Sep 21, 1978, 12:00 midnight
| Start DST: | Monday, April 12, 1954 — 1 hour forward |
|---|---|
| End DST: | Wednesday, June 30, 1954 — 1 hour backward |
Apr 12
Forward 1 hour
Apr 12, 1954 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Monday, April 12, 1954, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, April 12, 1954, 1:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Apr 12, 1954 than the day before. There was more light in the evening and less light in the morning.
Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.
Jul 1
Back 1 hour
Jul 1, 1954 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Thursday, July 1, 1954, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Wednesday, June 30, 1954, 11:00:00 pm local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Jul 1, 1954 than the day before. There was more light in the morning and less light in the evening.
Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.
Daylight Saving Time in Other Years
DST changes do not necessarily occur on the same date every year.
| Year | DST Start (Clock Forward) | DST End (Clock Backward) |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 — 1953 | DST not observed | |
| 1954 | Monday, April 12, 12:00 midnight | Thursday, July 1, 12:00 midnight |
| 1955 — 1959 | DST not observed | |
| All times are local for Manila. | ||